Fulton, N.Y. - A North Carolina fugitive stopped Saturday in Fulton for traffic violations tried running from police but was arrested and charged, police said.

Michael Digregorio

Michael Digregorio had three warrants out for his arrest in North Carolina. He is accused of stealing a pistol, television, stove and several other pieces of property worth over $15,000 from a North Carolina home, a press release stated.

Digregorio was also charged in New York with second-degree obstructing governmental administration, failure to signal and having an inadequate muffler. He was caught after a brief chase at about 12:30 a.m.

Digregorio is in the Oswego County Jail after his arraignment in Fulton City Court on Sunday. He is due back in court on Sept. 25.